Why Earn Your Health Care Administration Degree at Saint Leo University?
A Health Care Administration degree from Saint Leo can help you discover a future in healthcare—the largest industry in the U.S., according to the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
Saint Leo University recently completed a five-year review of the Healthcare Administration program, so you can be assured that the curriculum is highly tuned to today’s industry standards and directed toward tomorrow’s growth areas.
Take classes in healthcare management, law, financing, policy analysis and information technology—often with an international perspective. Courses are taught by experienced faculty and medical professionals, former and current medical doctors and administrators. A senior-year internship will give you intensive exposure to the challenges and opportunities you’ll encounter in the healthcare environment.
This program is offered:
Education Center
Online
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Care Administration offers courses in the strategic management of health care systems, health care financial management, health care policy analysis, and legal and ethical challenges facing the industry.
This program is currently being offered online only and is not accepting applications for on-ground classes.
Est. Time to Complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
120 hours
Undergraduate Health Care Administration Program Details
This program is currently being offered online only and is not accepting applications for on-ground classes.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Care Administration offers courses in the strategic management of health care systems, health care financial management, health care policy analysis, and legal and ethical challenges facing the industry.
Learn Your Way:
Online, On Campus, or Near You
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What are the on-campus facilities like?
Students who pursue their degrees at Saint Leo’s main campus near sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, join a community of enthusiastic learners just like them.
Students enjoy plenty of engaging learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, as well as exciting departmental events.
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What are the benefits of earning your Health Care Administration degree online?
Saint Leo University’s online learning experience provides a well-rounded education with the flexibility to tailor your course of study to meet your individual needs. We know our students have lives outside school, and we seek to meet them where they are. Online students can count on receiving excellent academics as well as opportunities for hands-on learning, such as research projects and opportunities to attend national conferences.
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Are education centers near you offering Health Care Administration degree programs?
You may also choose to pursue your degree through one of our education centers, which merge a traditional in-person education with the flexibility to match your lifestyle. Education centers offer eight-week academic terms as well as evening and weekend classes.
Career Outlook
No matter which learning experience you choose, you will receive plenty of professional development opportunities, industry knowledge from expert professors, and support from the Saint Leo community. All this together means that you will be ready for a successful career or continued studies upon graduation.
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What can you do with an undergraduate Health Care Administration degree?
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Care Administration is designed for students interested in management careers with hospitals; federal, state, and county health programs; pharmaceutical companies; medical laboratories; nursing facilities; surgical facilities; imaging technology facilities; and health education and training companies.
What are the top Health Care Administration degree jobs?
| Career | Growth | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 32% (Much faster than average) | $104,280 per year, $50.13 per hour |
| Administrative Services and Facilities Managers | 9% (As fast as average) | $98,890 per year $47.54 per hour |
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020.
Where are Saint Leo Health Care Administration graduates now?
- Sentara Healthcare
- Bon Secours Health System
- USAA Insurance
- Naval Regional Medical Center
College of Health Professions
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Through a growing number of degree programs at the new College of Health Professions, health-minded students can earn a degree that prepares them for a variety of roles in health care fields that impact the health and well-being of our communities.
Dedicated to the advancement of health care, the College of Health Professions is expert in offering innovative programs in Nursing, Social Work, Human Services, and Health Care Administration.
